The Ontario government is moving forward with a tunnel for the Brampton LRT, enhancing transit connections in the area.
Premier Doug Ford and Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria made the announcement right in Brampton, which is a hot spot for elections. Speaking of elections, Ford also mentioned he’ll be calling one soon, sending folks to the polls on February 27, way ahead of the scheduled June 2026 date.
Last year, they decided to expand the LRT line, even after cutting back on it in previous years. Originally, it was supposed to be 23 kilometers with 26 stops, but now it’s down to 19 stops and 18 kilometers.
The province says these extensions will help transit riders connect with GO Transit, Brampton Transit, Züm, and MiWay routes. Next up, they’ll dive into detailed planning and design for the Brampton and Mississauga extensions, including that underground tunnel from the Brampton Gateway Terminal to downtown.
Metrolinx is on it, looking for ways to make construction smoother and improve connections to the Brampton Innovation District GO Station. They’re also keeping the City of Brampton’s vision for Main Street and downtown in mind. This project is a top priority for transit in 2024 under the Building Transit Faster Act.
